Credit where it's due

Article Abstract:

Inspirational architect Ted Hampton has been awarded a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Years honours list to celebrate the new millennium. Hampton played an important part in designing and building the replica Globe Theatre in London. An Order of the British Empire (OBE) has been awarded to Michael Underwood for services to the UK construction industry over a 40 year period.

Achievements and awards, Architects, Decorations of honor, Hampton, Ted, Underwood, Michael

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How we can compete

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the difficulty faced by the construction industry in recruiting graduates. The use of training and incentives as a means of offsetting lower starting salaries is discussed.

Construction industry, Human resource management, Recruiting, Graduate students

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Where have all the students gone?

Article Abstract:

A report on the declining numbers of British students applying for construction courses, such as civil engineering, since the 1990s, is presented.

United Kingdom, Construction, Education, Curricula, Schools, College students, Civil engineers, Building

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